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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood Of War (2004)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: 9/10/2004
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: War
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Kang Je-gyu
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/taegukgi/
Theatrical Release: 9/10/2004
Home Video Release: 2/15/2005
Cast: Jang Dong-Gun, Won Bin, Lee Eun-Joo
Published ID: 660336
UPC: 043396090064, 8809090264871,
Plot: Korea's leading filmmaker, Kang Je-gyu, directed this epic-scale drama focusing on two brothers caught up in the madness of the war that tore their nation apart in the early '50s. Jin-seok Lee (Weon Bin) is a bright and well-educated young man whose older and more physically imposing brother Jin-tae Lee (Jang Dong-gun) believes he represents the best hope for his family's future. When both Jin-seok and Jin-tae are called up to fight in the South Korean army following the advance of Communist forces, a wary Jin-tae cuts a deal with his commanding officer -- if he racks up an impressive enough record on the battlefield, the army will give Jin-seok an early release. Jin-tae proves to be a fearless soldier, and is soon recognized as a war hero, but as the conflict wears on, he develops an unhealthy enthusiasm for the violence of the battlefield, and Jin-seok finds himself questioning his big brother's actions, both as a soldier and as a member of his family. The title Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War refers to the Korean name for the South Korean flag, originally designed in 1876 but outlawed during Japanese rule of the nation, and restored to use in 1948. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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One of the Better War Films
Added 3/25/2009
The Brotherhood of war is about two brothers that get caught up in the Korean War. They face the had tasks of defending there country in a war they don't understand. The battle scenes are intense and realistic on par with Saving Private Ryan. But what is best is the character moments, seeing what they go through and how there country was torn apart from both sides.
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Decent Blu Ray - Nice video, good sound but NO FEATURES
Added 3/20/2009
Great film about the Korean War from Korea's perspective. The battle scenes are expertly done, and although the film can be a bit melodramatic in spots, I feel it is still the seminal film about "The Forgotten War." My only complaint about the Blu-ray is the lack of special features that were available on the standard def DVD. Whats up with that?
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